One of the biggest festivals of India – Diwali – is just around the corner, but one question has everyone confused, when is it? Some say it is on October 31, while some say it is on the next day, November 1.
Diwali puja is usually performed on the main day of the festival, which falls on the new moon day of the Hindu lunar month Kartik. The Panchang, an ancient Hindu calendar, determines the auspicious time
According to the Hindu calendar, Diwali is celebrated on the new moon day of the month Kartik. This year, there has been confusion over the exact date of the celebration, as the new moon is falling on two consecutive days. Amavasya is expected to begin at 3:55 pm on October 31 and last till 6:15 pm on November 1.
Amavasya falling on Diwali day is considered auspicious. Some experts say it will be observed on October 31, 2024, when it is Amavasya night. Meanwhile, a report in Business Standard states that according to over 150 scholars, this year Diwali will be celebrated on November 1. The decision was announced after a meeting in Indore, where hundreds of priests and experts gathered to determine the most suitable date for this year’s celebration.
The Amavasya date for Diwali 2024 will begin at 3:52 pm on October 31 and end at 6:16 pm on November 1. People can celebrate the festival on both days and this year the celebrations will last for six days.
Key dates associated with Diwali 2024:
29 October – Dhanteras
30 October – Chhoti Diwali
31 October/1 November – Diwali Utsav
2 November – Goverdhan Puja
3 November – Bhai Dooj
Diwali Puja not only celebrates Lord Rama’s return from Lanka after defeating the demon king Ravana (according to Ramayana) but is also a way to pray for prosperity, good fortune and good health throughout the year. Diwali Puja begins with a thorough cleaning and decoration of the house.
During Diwali, the act of lighting diyas and candles represents the removal of darkness (ignorance, ego and negative thoughts) not only in our homes but also in our souls.
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